Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Japan
United States
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Lavender, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Phlox bifida
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Phlox bifida, Phlox
In Hindi
sasanqua
Phlox bifida
In German
sasanqua
Phlox bifida
In French
sasanqua
Phlox bifida
In Spanish
sasanqua
Phlox bifida
In Greek
sasanqua
Phlox bifida
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Phlox bifida
In Polish
Sasankya
Phlox bifida
In Latin
Sasankya
Phlox bifida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Phlox bifida
Season and care of Sasanqua and Phlox bifida is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Phlox bifida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox bifida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Phlox bifida is Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox bifida is Neutral.
Sasanqua and Phlox bifida Physical Information
Sasanqua and Phlox bifida physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Phlox bifida are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
- Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Care of Sasanqua and Phlox bifida
Care of Sasanqua and Phlox bifida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox bifida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.